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Get the Facts on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that you will likely have to manage for the rest of your life. To maintain good health and ensure improvement in pain and function, you must become the supervisor of your total health – managing your diet, physical activity, stress, medical treatments and relationships with both your family and your healthcare team.

Communication Is the Key

Any self-help book will tell you that effective communication is the cornerstone of any relationship. Your relationship with your rheumatologist is no exception. Having a good relationship with your rheumatologist – in which you share information and work together to make the best decisions about your health – will result in the best possible care.

The first step is trusting your rheumatologist’s knowledge and abilities, and feeling comfortable with him or her. The second step is knowing the right questions to ask and how to ask them. Finally, being honest with your rheumatologist about what’s been bothering you, such as changes in your symptoms, your level of pain, side effects from your treatment(s) and other special concerns, are essential to the quality of care that you receive.

Order the FREE Let's Talk RA Communication Kit Today!
This Kit offers you tips on communicating with your rheumatologist and getting the most out of your appointments together.

 
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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
What are the Symptoms of RA?
How is RA Diagnosed?
How is RA Treated?
How to Best Manage RA
          
Preparing for Your Visit With Your Doctor
6 Steps to Being a Better RA Patient
Maximizing Your Rheumatologist Visit
Talking to Your Loved Ones About RA
Talking to Your Doctor About RA
Self Management With RA
 

For additional RA disease information from Bristol-Myers Squibb, visit RAliving.com

The Arthritis Foundation thanks Bristol-Myers Squibb for its financial support in underwriting the development of the Let's Talk RA program

FREE Communication Kit Order Form

Find out how others living with RA use the tools found in the Let's Talk RA Communication Kit with their doctors to get the best treatment plan for rheumatoid arthritis.

Step One: Fill Out Form

First Name:
 
Last Name:
 
Email Address:
 
Address 1:
 
Address 2:
 
City:
 
State:
 
ZIP Code:
 
Date of Birth:
MM    DD    YYYY
 

Step Two: Answer 4 Questions

  1. What type of medication do you take for your RA?
    • Injection (shot)
    • Intravenous (IV)
    • Methotrexate or Other DMARD
    • Over-the-Counter (pill)
    • Other
  2. How often you take/receive your current medication for RA?
    • Daily
    • Every Week
    • Twice a Month
    • Once a Month
    • Every Other Month
    • As Needed
    • Other
  3. When did you start taking your current medication?

          MM    YYYY

  4. Please rate your current level of satisfaction with your RA treatment plan:

    Not at all Satisfied                     Highly Satisfied
 

Step Three: Choose Delivery Options:

  • Download Kit as PDF
  • Receive Kit By Mail

Opt-in to share information with Bristol-Myers Squibb?:*

  • Yes, Please send me information about an RA treatment option from Let's Talk RA sponsor,
    Bristol-Myers Squibb.
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Step Four: Submit Order

 
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FREE Communication Kit Order Form

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